First Parish Church Manchester by the Sea Christmas Eve, Saturday, December 24, 2022, 7 PM
Join us to welcome Jesus!
10 Central St and streamed on Facebook, FirstParishChurchManchesterMa.
Bulletin Dec 24 2022 Christmas Eve 7PM
Worship led by Rev. Dr. Llewellyn P. Smith, music led by Dr. Herman Weiss, First Parish Choir, Rebecca Shrimpton, Paul Knox, Kevin Tracy and Emily Dunbar.
Hark, the Herald Angels Sing – Felix Mendlessohn (1809-1847)
Candlelight Carol – words and music by John Rutter (1945)
Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming – arr. Christina Harmon
Gesu Bambino – Pietro Yon (1886-1943)
Angels’ Carol – words and music by John Rutter
God Be with You – Ralph Vaughn Williams (1872-1958)
Ding Dong Merrily on High – French Carol, arr. Nigel Williams
Sermon – The Hopes and Fears of All the Years
Hymns – O Come, All Ye Faithful, It Came Upon the Midnight Clear, Angels, We Have Heard on High, O Little Town of Bethlehem, Joy to the World, Silent Night, Holy Night
Advent Wreath Candle Lighting: The Weaver Family
Isaiah 9:2-7, Luke 2:1-14 Jason Smith
Deacon Nancy Peterson